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ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Raised Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
AUA: BRCA Mutations May Play Role in Prostate Cancer
Multiple studies suggest they might
Low-Dose Alteplase Not Noninferior for Ischemic Stroke
For primary outcome of death and disability at 90 days, low dose not noninferior to standard dose
Ticagrelor Doesn’t Beat Aspirin in Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Ticagrelor not superior to aspirin for reducing composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, death
Statins Might Help Prevent Amputation in PAD Patients
Cholesterol-lowing drugs associated with reduced risk of amputation, mortality
Poor Outcome for Rotor Ablation in A-Fib in Randomized Trial
Rotor-only ablation linked to poor outcome versus other ablation strategies in non-paroxysmal a-fib
Ablation Doesn’t Lower A-Fib Rates in Wolff-Parkinson-White
Ablation does not lower risk of a-fib across any age strata among WPW patients
Anticoagulation ‘As Needed’ May Be Safe, Effective in A-Fib
Smartphone app may help some people with atrial fibrillation take drugs on an as-needed basis
